Child of Löw (?)

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Citations

[S2065] B20, Real estate transactions in Berwangen, 1761-1812, transaction from 7 August 1765, ratified on 21 August 1765, Jew Mortiche representing his step-son Itzig, sold a third of a house and garden to Itzig's brothers, Gerson Löw and Aaron Löw. This transaction means that in all likelihood, Gerson, Aaron and Itzig's father, Löw, had died by this time. Itzig's mother, who had been married to Löw, was now married to Mortiche. It's unknown at this time whether Gerson, Aaron and Itzig all had the same mother., Gemeindearchiv Berwangen, Kirchardt, Germany. Hereinafter cited as Gemeindearchiv Berwangen.

[S2065] B19, Real Estate Purchase Register of Berwangen, 1764 - 1806, On 7 August 1756, Itzig Löw sold his brothers Gerson Löw and Aaron Löw a third of a house and garden in the lower village (unten im Dorf) for 100 florins.

Citations

[S2065] B125, 1827 Citizenship Register, indicating that the first wife of Gerson Reichert was Gütel Salomon, born about 1741 in Freudental and died 1778, Salomon was born circa 1774 and as such must have been a son of Gerson's first wife, Gemeindearchiv Berwangen.

Ernestine Holz

Ernestine Holz was born on 11 August 1856 at Weingarten, Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany. Ernestine Holz was also known as Amelia Mosenfelder.1 She was the daughter of Hirsch Simon Holz and Rebekka Kuppenheimer. Ernestine Holz immigrated in 1878 to USA.2 She married Alphonso Mosenfelder on 22 March 1879 at Rock Island, Illinois. As of 22 March 1879,her married name was Mosenfelder. The following was mentioned in an article called "Young Musicians" in the Davenport Daily Leader on 27 January 1895:"Rock Island Union: Prof. Otto's juvenile orchestra on Wednesday evening [23 January 1895] gave a musicale at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mosenfelder. The orchestra is composed of Gabie, Simon and Blanche Mosenfelder, Carrie, Sam and James Smythe, Keith Collings, Mattie Jones and Morris and Elsa Simon. About fifty friends of the young folks were present, and were delighted with the choice musical program rendered by them. The evening's entertainment included a recherche collation served by the hostess. Ernestine Holz and Alphonso Mosenfelder appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Rock Island, Illinois.3 Ernestine Holz died on 2 February 1926 at 1408 21st Ave., Rock Island, Illinois, at age 69.2 Her obituary stated that "Mrs. Mosenfelder was known for her interest in charitable institutions. She was a member of the Tri-city Temple Emanuel of Davenport; of the Visiting Nurse association of Rock Island, of which she was a director since its orgnaization; of the Bethany Home, of which she was the founder; of the Cleveland Jewish Orpah's Home, of which she has been a director for the past eight years, and of the Deborahs, an organization of Jewish women devoted to welfare work in Palestine, of which she has been president for the past 25 years."2 She was buried on 4 February 1926 at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois.2 The Deborah Society passed a resoultion honoring Mrs. Amelia Mosenfelder shortly following her death.4 Her net estate was valued at $129,664.45 at the time of her death. It was divided up among her children.5

Gabriel Mosenfelder

Gabriel Mosenfelder was born on 8 August 1880 at Rock Island, Illinois.1,2 She was the daughter of Alphonso Mosenfelder and Ernestine Holz. (an unknown value.) Gabriel Mosenfelder and Ernestine Holz appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Rock Island, Illinois.3 Gabriel Mosenfelder registered during the Draft Registration of World War I on 12 September 1918 at Rock Island, Illinois. The name and address of his nearest relative were Mrs. Amelia Mosenfelder, 808 20th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. He was employed as a merchant at Mosenfelder & Sons. located at 1709 2nd Ave., Rock Island, Il.. The description of the registrant was medium height with a medium build and black eyes and black hair.2 She died in 1948 at Rock Island, Illinois.

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Simon Mosenfelder

Simon Mosenfelder was born on 2 March 1882 at Rock Island, Illinois.1,2 He was the son of Alphonso Mosenfelder and Ernestine Holz. (an unknown value.) Simon Mosenfelder and Ernestine Holz appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Rock Island, Illinois.3 Simon Mosenfelder was educated in Rock Island public schools. He later attended Harvard University and graduated from there in 1904.4 He married Evelyn Milius on 11 March 1913 at St. Louis, Missouri, USA.5,6 Simon Mosenfelder lived on 12 September 1918 at 915 20th Street, Rock Island, Illinois.2 He registered during the Draft Registration of World War I on 12 September 1918 at Rock Island, Illinois. The name and address of his nearest relative were his wife, Evelyn Mosenfelder, 915 20th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. He was employed as a merchant at M. & H. Co.. The description of the registrant was short with a medium build and black eyes and black hair.2 Simon operated a ready-to-wear store with his brothers in Rock Island. He later moved to St. Louis, Missouri.4 He died on 29 September 1949 at St. Louis, Missouri, USA, at age 67, the result of a heart attack suffered several months earlier.4,7